Sumitomo Encounter vs.Pirelli Scorpion Verde vs. Falken Wildpeak HT tires

[Adieu]

Shopped around, can get any of these for ~$130 - 140 shipped

Recommendations? Sumitomo seems to have great reviews, prior experience with Pirellis makes me expect they'll ride like a dream but fail prematurely, and Falken always seemed to make reasonable stuff

 

[derrekg123]

Shopped around, can get any of these for ~$130 - 140 shipped

Recommendations? Sumitomo seems to have great reviews, prior experience with Pirellis makes me expect they'll ride like a dream but fail prematurely, and Falken always seemed to make reasonable stuff

I have some of the Verdes on my wife's 2013 explorer and they are a decent tire. Haven't had any issues but they probably have less that 5,000 miles on them too


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[Adieu]

I have some of the Verdes on my wife's 2013 explorer and they are a decent tire. Haven't had any issues but they probably have less that 5,000 miles on them too


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Do they deliver the buttery smoothness and refined handling that Pirelli's Pzero line is known for?

 

[derrekg123]

Do they deliver the buttery smoothness and refined handling that Pirelli's Pzero line is known for?

I've never had the pzeros so I can't really say. I have a set of 33 BFG all terrains on my expy. Compared to those they are buttery smooth [emoji23]


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[Adieu]

Haha

 

[Joseph3]

My experience with the Pirelli Scorpions is they seem to wear prematurely and I have had two Pirelli failures (albeit on another vehicle). On the other hand they handle great. I'm thinking of Falken ATs next time as I do occasionally like to get off the pavement. Because of my towing needs I am thinking of LT tires instead of the P series I have now. Sure the ride will be even more truck-like, but I like trucks.

 

[Adieu]

Ended up getting Michelin LTX2 (prated version) @ $103/ea